Operational and Commercial Aspects of Stevedoring and Terminal Operations
Course Prerequisites
Nil
Course Duration
3 daysCourse Aim
This course is aimed at upgrading skills and knowledge of shore-based supervisory staff and shipping officers in ship and cargo operations. The course can be adapted for shore-based staff dealing with dry bulk or container/general cargoes. An overview of the operational, commercial and legal issues pertaining to the movement of cargo, shipping arrangements, charter parties and ship loading considerations such as stability and hull stress, load planning and ballast control is provided. In addition, the relevant sections of IMO Conventions and Codes of Safe Practice are discussed together with cargo claims, casualties and consequences.